AI Apps Fail Due to Poor Distribution, Not Weak Ideas
Builders report that technically sound AI applications fail because of distribution gaps rather than product quality. The discussion identifies a mismatch between where founders spend effort (building) and where value is lost (reaching users). No specific solution or concrete product need is articulated.
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